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How far is Gilgit from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1366 miles / 2199 kilometers / 1187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 11 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Gilgit Airport

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2199
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1187
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Distance from Bangda to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangda to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1366.212 miles
  • 2198.704 kilometers
  • 1187.205 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1363.784 miles
  • 2194.798 kilometers
  • 1185.096 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bangda to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Bangda to Gilgit generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E
Destination Gilgit Airport
City: Gilgit
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GIL
ICAO Code: OPGT
Coordinates: 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E